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Tail, the Tree and the Star
5.0 (1 rating)

Tail, the Tree and the Star

Cur grows up in a bafflingly labyrinthine house, ignored by the staff, neglected by his family, and confronted daily with the odd and the impossible. Only the three house guests seem to have time for him. But are the chain-smoking historian, the wheelchair-bound old lady, and her maddeningly elusive companion other than what they seem? And as Cur tries to test the limits of the house, will the death of his grandfather hold the key to his final liberation?

Like a box of artisan chocolates, The Tail, the Tree and the Star is a book to be savoured. Some of its contents you'll find fruit-filled and sweet, some darkly bitter, some surprisingly salty. Open by candlelight, in a comfortably upholstered armchair, by a crackling fire. No picture guide has been included.

Published: November 27, 2022

Pages: 385

ISBN: 9798360132769

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Available in: Paperback

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5.0

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Charlene M.

Apr 18, 2026
A Thoughtprovoking and Complex Fantasy

I will warn ahead of time, this is a very mature fantasy: CW for rape, sexual activity (er sort of?), abuse.

This was... a weird read. It has very complex language and feels like a dark cross between From The Dust Returned (Ray Bradbury) due to the strange and wonderful House Guests, Pirenesi, due to The House, and then given its own twist.

I still don't know what to make of it personally, but it was masterfully written, atmospheric and kept dragging me back in.

Dark but hopeful too.